I get it! It rained on my wedding day too. Not a misting…not a sprinkle…straight down-poured. Our ceremony was supposed to be outside in the beautifully-landscaped gardens at Gramercy Mansion in Stevenson, MD but due to the rain, the ceremony was moved inside. And guess what? It was still as beautiful and intimate and romantic as I imagined the garden ceremony to be. So my first… Read More

There are so many things I loved about this intimate wedding! First on the list, of course, are Kyle & Brea! I have to say, I felt an instant connection with the couple and a sense of nostalgia because they remind me SO much of my husband and I when we were first starting out.

The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is a wide-known contest in the photographer community I first learned about two years ago. It’s a contest FOR photographers, voted on BY photographers. It’s an opportunity for photographers to come together, share what they love, and acknowledge those whose work stands out!

Frederick, MD Engagement Photographer They braved the evening chill of January for their engagement session and not even freezing temperatures could stop Whitney and Brandon from cozying up in front of my camera. Not once did they complain about the cold and at the end of the session I heard Whitney say: “this was really fun!” YES! Now, that’s what I like to hear! Brandon… Read More

Who says seeing each other before the wedding is bad luck? And who needs luck when you have love? A first look is that special moment a few hours before the ceremony when you can see each other for the first time on your wedding day. It’s seeing each other before anyone else can. It’s taking away nerves and embracing a special moment. Here… Read More

Frederick, Maryland Intimate Wedding Along with their parents and Rob’s son, Rob and Lisa exchanged beautiful vowels with one another in an intimate wedding ceremony at the courthouse in Frederick, MD. It was a cloudy day and the rain held off just long enough for THE most beautiful light for portraits in Baker Park. One of my favorite parts of the day was stopping at… Read More

Frederick, Maryland Intimate Wedding Along with their parents and Rob’s son, Rob and Lisa exchanged beautiful vowels with one another in an intimate wedding ceremony at the courthouse in Frederick, MD. It was a cloudy day and the rain held off just long enough for THE most beautiful light for portraits in Baker Park. One of my favorite parts of the day was stopping at… Read More

Extended Family Session in New Market, MD Photographer With one brother on the East Coast, the second brother on the West Coast, and mom and dad in Texas, this family doesn’t have the opportunity to get together as often as some others. So when they do; it’s family picture time!! I really enjoyed my time with this crew in downtown New Market, Maryland. I love… Read More

Choosing a Maryland Family Photographer is No Easy Task! There are a plethora of Maryland family photographers out there to choose from. But having a fancy camera doesn’t make them a professional and not all photographers are created equal. Choosing a professional photographer for your family portraits doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Use NBP’s 5 P’s for selecting your next family photographer in Maryland:… Read More